We've all got a bit stuck from time to time and sometimes you need a bit of help to free yourself.

Now if you happen to be stuck in a pair of handcuffs you'll rather the world open and swallow you up than make that sheepish call to the fire brigade.

But don't worry and save those blushes because you wouldn't be the first.

Between April 2017 and March 2018, firefighters in West Midlands were called out 384 times to remove objects from people.

And while the data released under the Freedom of Information Act doesn't give specifics on incidents, the most common objects in need of removal are wedding rings and handcuffs.

On other occasions people have called 999 after getting pinned in toy cars and toilet seats.

Not so young-youngster have also been trapped in swings designed for much smaller children.

Three years ago the London Fire Brigade released a video warning about the dangers of penis rings, after they were called to remove two sex toys from a man who eventually needed surgery.

Recently released figures from the Home Office show the number of times the West Midlands Fire Service were called to non-fire incidents over the last financial year.

As well as removing objects from people, the fire brigade are still needed to sometimes remove stranded cats from trees.

Firefighters from the service were called 137 times to help rescue animals over the 12 month period.

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The RSPCA, who liaise with the fire service about helping animals, said: "We’re grateful to firefighters for their support in completing rescues up and down the country.

"Collaborative working is so important in protecting animal welfare, and sometimes we simply cannot rescue animals from tricky situations - such as from heights or if specialist equipment is needed - without the help of fire crews.

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"The RSPCA can request the help of the fire and rescue service but it is entirely up to them whether or not to attend. Some crews use animal rescues for training but emergencies involving people will always take priority.

Kitten rescued from tree in Jardine Cresent

"In some cases crews attend to minimise the risk of members of the public attempting to carry out rescues themselves and potentially putting themselves in danger."

The Home Office data also shows firefighters were called out 764 times in cases of flooding, which includes rivers bursting their banks or pipes breaking, and 37 times to rescue people from water.

There were 285 false alarms with good intentions.

So next time you lose the key when, er, trying on a pair of handcuffs, don't feel embarassed. The boys in blue have seen it all before.